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Renae Alexander Killed, One Other Person Injured in Atlanta Apartment Complex Car-Jacking Shooting. (WSBtv.com)

Did negligent security contribute to the car-jacking and shooting death at an Atlanta apartment complex and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family?  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

LOCAL NEWS

Gunfire erupted at an Atlanta, Georgia apartment complex early Sunday morning, November 3, 2019, leaving one woman dead and one man injured.

As reported by WSBtv.com, “[t]he shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. Sunday at…[local] apartments off Fulton Street.”

According to the report, “the suspects had masks and guns when they came up to two victims who were in their cars…[a] woman was shot and killed while a man who heard the commotion came outside and was also shot.”

AJC.com is reporting “44-year-old Navy veteran Renae Alexander” was tragically unable to survive her injuries. 

A third victim was car-jacked, but was not injured. Two suspects took off in that car.

OUR LEGAL TAKE

Residents and guests of apartment complexes have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the apartment complex is of significance, and is a relevant consideration when analyzing whether this shooting may have been prevented.  The following questions are also important in assessing whether this incident may have been avoided:

• What security measures were in place to deter crime and protect the victims at the time of the shooting?
• Have there been prior incidents of violence on the property, and, if so, were any security measures added after any prior incidents?
• Was the complex aware of any suspicious activity or suspicious people on property prior to the shooting?

Property owners are generally required to protect against foreseeable harm to anyone and everyone legally on the premises.  Should the investigation into this incident reveal facts that establish that the apartment complex owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its residents and visitors, Renae Alexander‘s family may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss.  In addition, any injured victims may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their injuries.

The Murray Law Firm has extensive and successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, and suggests that an immediate, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed so as to limit evidence from being altered, damaged or destroyed.  The complexities of pursuing a negligent security case are well understood by the legal team at The Murray Law Firm, and it is imperative that Renae Alexander‘s family and any injured victims retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

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